San Jose, California vs. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is 59.0% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $51,631 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Harrisburg
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Harrisburg, PA
Compared to San Jose, Harrisburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  41.5% lower
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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